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Food Ingredients - Leafy and Cruciferous Vegetables

Here you will learn the names of leafy and cruciferous vegetables in English such as "spinach", "broccoli", and "artichoke".

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lettuce
[noun]

a type of vegetable with large green leaves, eaten raw in a salad

Ex: The salad was made with fresh lettuce, tomatoes , and cucumbers .
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spinach
[noun]

dark and wide green leaves of an Asian plant that can be eaten cooked or uncooked

Ex: She blended spinach into her morning smoothie .
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a type of lettuce with crisp leaves that are pale green in color and form a round ball

Ex: They were hosting a dinner party , and they served a colorful salad with mixed greens , including iceberg lettuce.
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arugula
[noun]

a peppery and leafy green vegetable commonly used in salads and as a garnish

Ex: We ran out of spinach , so we substituted it with arugula in our omelet .
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bok choy
[noun]

a leafy vegetable with crisp white stalks and dark green leaves

Ex: My parents find bok choy a versatile ingredient , using it in wraps , sandwiches , and even as a pizza topping .
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chard
[noun]

a vegetable with white or red leaf stalks and large green leaves, used in cooking

Ex: The chef at the restaurant used chard as a garnish for the main course .
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chicory
[noun]

a blue-flowered herb of the daisy family, the root of which can be used with coffee and the leaves of which eaten in a salad

Ex: It was a rainy day, and she found comfort in a warm cup of chicory tea.
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endive
[noun]

a leafy green vegetable with slightly bitter taste, often used in salads or cooked dishes

Ex: She loved the slight bitterness of endive, which added complexity to her dish .
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radicchio
[noun]

a variety of chicory that bears dark red leaves

Ex: We added radicchio to our pasta dish , and it gave a wonderful contrast to the other ingredients .
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romaine
[noun]

a type of lettuce with long, crisp leaves and a slightly bitter taste

Ex: I love the crunch of romaine lettuce in my sandwiches.
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a vegetable with white or red leaf stalks and large green leaves, used in cooking

Ex: I harvested Swiss chard from my backyard and used it in a delicious stir-fry .
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witloof
[noun]

a vegetable with elongated, tightly-packed leaves and a slightly bitter taste

Ex: She added sliced witloof to her mixed greens , along with some cherry tomatoes .
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a plant that grows in running water with pungent green leaves that are used in cooking

Ex: You could impress your guests with a colorful watercress and fruit salad .
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a variety of leafy vegetables that are commonly used as the base for salads

Ex: My son prefers to top his salad greens with cherry tomatoes .
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cabbage
[noun]

a large round vegetable with thick white, green or purple leaves, eaten raw or cooked

Ex: The recipe called for a head of cabbage, which was sautéed with garlic and spices for a flavorful side dish .
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the flower head of a plant from the cabbage family that is white in color and is eaten as a vegetable

Ex: She roasted cauliflower florets with spices and olive oil until they were golden brown and crispy .
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broccoli
[noun]

a vegetable with a thick stem and clusters of edible flower buds, typically green in color

Ex: The market sells both green and purple broccoli fresh from the farm .
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artichoke
[noun]

a round green vegetable with a cluster of thick green leaves that form a bud, used in cooking

Ex: She learned how to properly trim and steam artichokes to serve as a healthy side dish for dinner .
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the round flower head of a vegetable with thick green leaves, the heart of which is edible

Ex: We shared the globe artichoke among ourselves , dipping the leaves into a creamy garlic sauce .
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a root vegetable with a nutty flavor, often used as a substitute for potatoes

Ex: They brought a dish of roasted Jerusalem artichokes to the potluck.
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Calabrese
[noun]

a dark green type of broccoli

Ex: They often toss Calabrese into their salads for a fresh and nutritious boost .
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kale
[noun]

a type of cabbage with green or purple curly leaves

Ex: She discovered a new recipe for kale and chickpea curry , and she 's excited to make it for dinner tonight .
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kohlrabi
[noun]

the edible swollen stem of a plant of the cabbage family, used in cooking or salads

Ex: We discovered kohlrabi in the grocery store and could n't resist buying it .
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a leafy green vegetable with crinkled leaves and a mild, slightly sweet flavor

Ex: They attended a cooking class where the instructor taught them how to make stuffed savoy cabbage rolls .
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sprout
[noun]

any young shoot or newly grown part of a plant that is eaten in salads

Ex: We watered the sprouts diligently every day , ensuring they received enough nourishment to thrive .
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a small round green vegetable from the cabbage family, used in cooking

Ex: A drizzle of balsamic vinegar can enhance the flavor of roasted Brussels sprouts.
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a type of elongated vegetable native to Asia, with pale green leaves and thick white stems, used in cooking

Ex: She was surprised to find Chinese cabbage at the grocery store.
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brooklime
[noun]

a leafy green vegetable with small, rounded leaves and a mild, slightly peppery flavor

Ex: We enjoyed a picnic by the lake, and she surprised us with a brooklime-infused lemonade.
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fat hen
[noun]

a common name for the plant species Chenopodium album, known for its edible leaves and seeds

Ex: She proudly served a fat hen-infused pesto at the neighborhood potluck.
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a leafy green vegetable with small, tender leaves and a mild, nutty flavor

Ex: They visited a local farmers market and picked up a bunch of fresh lamb's lettuce to add to their salad.
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mallow
[noun]

a flowering plant known for its vibrant flowers and soft, velvety leaves

Ex: It was a hot summer day , and the refreshing mallow tea quenched my thirst .
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samphire
[noun]

a European plant of the parsley family that grows on seacoast and is sometimes pickled

Ex: They gathered samphire during their beach picnic and used it as a garnish for their grilled fish .
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sea kale
[noun]

a Eurasian plant of the mustard family that grows near or in the sea, with edible young shoots

Ex: The chef at the seaside restaurant served a delicious dish of sea kale with grilled fish .
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sorrel
[noun]

a European plant that is from the dock family, the leaves of which add a sour taste to the food

Ex: Mark noticed the sorrel plant growing in his garden and decided to use it as a herbal medicine remedy .
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yarrow
[noun]

a flowering plant with fern-like leaves and clusters of small, aromatic flowers

Ex: She applied a yarrow-infused salve to her sunburned skin, finding instant relief from the pain.
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cabbage that is chopped, fermented with lactic acid bacteria and preserved in salt water, used for cooking

Ex: We added sauerkraut to our tacos for an extra burst of flavor .
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